The Proteas will face Sri Lanka in a One-Day International as well as a T20 International series.

The Proteas head to the subcontinent on the back of a T20I series win over West Indies and Ireland.

First up, the Proteas will play in the 50-over format.

The Proteas captain, Temba Bavuma, emphasised the importance on building on their confidence.

“It will be important for this group to understand why is it that we were able to get the positives results and to make sure that we replicate those type performances going forward.

“With this group is it just a One-Day, but it is part our build-up to the World Cup in terms of building on our confidence and mastering our style of play.”

Meanwhile, the bowling coach, Charl Langeveldt, and fast bowler Junior Dala will no longer take part in the tour due to Covid-19 protocol related reasons in Sri Lanka.

Lutho Sipamla will replace Dala, and Titans head coach, Mandla Mashimbyi, will replace Langeveldt.

Justin Sammons has been called up into the management team as a batting consultant.

This 1st ODI in Colombo will be played on 2 September.

Proteas ODI squad to Sri Lanka - Temba Bavuma (captain), Beuran Hendricks, Reeza Hendricks, Heinrich Klaasen, George Linde, Janneman Malan, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Anrich Nortje, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dwaine Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lutho Sipamla, Rassie van der Dussen, Kyle Verreynne, Lizaad Williams.

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